2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

COVER, Seat Back, Front

REMOVAL

  1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats - Warning)

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  2. For appropriate seat configuration illustrations, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Description) .

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  3. Remove the front seat, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal) .

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  4. Remove the seat recliner easy entry levers, if equipped.

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  5. Position aside the seat back cover and remove the seat back assembly bolts.

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  6. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the seat back.

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  7. Push in the buttons on both headrest sleeves, pull the headrest up and remove.


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  8. Separate the J-straps (1 AND 2) and pull cover up over frame.

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  9. Unzip the cover zippers.

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  10. On vehicles equipped with seat air bags, remove the air bag, (Refer to 10 - Restraints/AIR BAG, Seat - Removal).

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  11. Cut off the hog rings (2) attaching the cover (3) to the cushion (1).

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  12. Squeeze the locking tab (3) and remove the headrest sleeves (1) and remove the cover.

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INSTALLATION

  1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats - Warning)

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  2. For appropriate seat configuration illustrations, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Description) .

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  3. Position the seat back cover over the seat back frame.

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  4. Position the seat back cushion on the frame and position the cover over the cushion.

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  5. Attach the seat cover (3) to the seat back cushion (1) and install new hog rings.

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  6. On vehicles equipped with a seat airbag, install the airbag, (Refer to 10 - Restraints/AIR BAG, Seat - Installation).

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  7. Zip the rear cover zippers and connect the J-straps (1 AND 2).

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  8. Position the headrest sleeves (2) and seat into the seat back (1) frame fully.

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  9. Position the seat back onto the seat cushion assembly and connect the electrical connectors if equipped.

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  10. Install the seat back assembly bolts and tighten to 47 N·m (34.5 ft. lbs.).

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  11. Connect the electrical connectors, if equipped.

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  12. Install the front seat, (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation)

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